What is compounding?
 Pharmaceutical compounding is the method of preparing medications to meet
each physician's and patient's unique needs. The physician first prescribes
the medication, then the pharmacist takes the necessary ingredients,
compounds them, and dispenses the medicine to the patient in a delivery
system that best fits the patients needs. The art of pharmaceutical
compounding allows patients to receive the personalized care they deserve.
How do we do this?
At The Natural Pharmacy, we start with pure Bulk Powders whenever
possible. We have sources for THOUSANDS of chemicals and drugs. We may use
commercially available products as our starting point if bulk powders are
not obtainable. We have the facility and equipment to properly compound your
order. We also have the technical training necessary to prepare your
medications.
Why compound?
Compounding has been around since the origin of pharmacy. There are many
good reasons why we still practice it today! Some patients, for example, are
allergic to certain preservatives and dyes used in many prescribed drugs
while others are sensitive to the standard drug strengths. Compounding
allows us to eliminate offensive ingredients in the medication and to adjust
the strength to meet the specific needs of our patients. All this is done
through consultation with the patient and his/her physician.
Compounding also allows us to adjust the delivery system to best suit the
patients needs. Someone who has a hard time swallowing capsules can have
their medication prepared in suspension form. In the case of children the
medication might be prepared in the form of a lollipop. We can also add
flavorings to make the medication more palatable.
Some of the other unique delivery systems available are suppositories,
metered nasal sprays, lip balms, lozenges, topical ointments, and pre-filled
straws which are very useful for travel or school applications. Should you,
as a patient, require multiple medications, it may be possible to combine
them into a single dosage form to decrease the number of dosages needed.
At The Natural Pharmacy we specialize in Custom Prescription
Compounding. We are committed to meeting the individualized needs of our
patients.
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